I finally bought new sneakers tonight. I was wearing a pair of $10 clearance Kmart sneakers for the last 6 months or so...definitely not good for running (or anything else, really). The pair of New Balance I really want are $145 (OUCH!) and I just can't swing that. There used to be a running store in New Paltz - they fitted me for my last pairs of running shoes - but they closed a couple years ago. I was going to go to Road Runner, but decided to check out Kohls. I found a pair of Avia for $35. Avia and New Balance are the only brands I buy since I have wide feet.
Now...to get back into running. I know I can do it, I've done it before. I just need to find the motivation. I want to be well into it by the time fall comes around, since I will be at school 2 days a week. I can use the gym there for free and I have a free gym at work. Who knows, I might even learn to love running outdoors! :)
